Hotel Overview

Okay for budget conscious - Basic No Frills. Good location

These are student halls of residence and as you would expect from the room charges the rooms are... See full review

Ackers

3 Jul 2012

No bargain

Check-in is managed by the Days Hotel, which is housed in the same complex. First, I was offered... See full review

Skyline Pigeon

11 Sep 2012

The two star Weston Hall Hostel Manchester is a modern building on the site of the Manchester Conference Centre. Recently refurbished to a high standard, it offers communal lounge areas and self-catering facilities. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and there is complimentary WiFi Internet access for guests in the Conference Centre. Located near Manchester University campus it is close to the Arndale shopping centre, Piccadilly Gardens, the Gothic Town Hall on Albert Square and the Science and Industry Museum.

General

Weston Hall Hostel has a 24-hour reception, luggage room and laundry facilities along with well-equipped communal kitchens. The hostel has a business center, adjacent car parking and conference rooms. However, as it is used for student accommodation during term time, it is only available to the public from early July until mid-September.

Location

Situated on Sackville Street in the heart of Manchester, the Weston Hall Hostel is close to Oxford Road railway station and within walking distance of Chinatown's excellent shops and restaurants, Manchester Art Gallery and Bridgewater Hall concert venue.

14 km to the City Centre

14 km to the Airport (Manchester)

Dining

The Weston Hall Hostel has a full service restaurant serving meals and snacks throughout the day.

Rooms

The single rooms are adequately furnished with a desk, television and private bathroom with a shower.

Weston Hall - Halls of Residence Rooms

Single Room

All rooms are en-suite with shower rooms. The rooms also come with a work space and tea and coffee facilities.

Amenities

No smoking rooms/facilities

General

No smoking rooms/facilities

Dining

Restaurant

Services

Business centre

Conference facilities

Parking

Parking

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Hotel Map

53.4741-2.2353

Area served

Manchester city centre

Nearby airports

Manchester International Airport.
10 miles from Weston Hall,
20-30 minutes in a car.

Area description

Located on Sackville Street in the city centre of Manchester. Weston Hall is within five minutes walk of Piccadilly Train station and Chorlton Street Coach Station. Sackville Street is the A34 slip road from the A57M Mancunian Way and a 700 space multi-storey car park is adjacent to the property (chargeable). Sat Nav users should enter M1 3BB to find the property.

Nearby points of interest

Sackville Street: 0.3 km

Alan Turing Memorial: 0.3 km

Dancehouse Theatre: 0.3 km

Palace Theatre: 0.4 km

Cornerhouse: 0.4 km

Canal Street: 0.4 km

Green Building: 0.5 km

Manchester Aquatics Centre: 0.5 km

Manchester Chinatown: 0.6 km

Piccadilly Tower: 0.6 km

Manchester Art Gallery: 0.6 km

Bridgewater Hall: 0.7 km

Piccadilly Gardens: 0.7 km

Town Hall: 0.8 km

Manchester International Convention Centre: 0.8 km

Sackville Street: 0.3 km

Alan Turing Memorial: 0.3 km

Dancehouse Theatre: 0.3 km

Palace Theatre: 0.4 km

Cornerhouse: 0.4 km

Canal Street: 0.4 km

Green Building: 0.5 km

Manchester Aquatics Centre: 0.5 km

Manchester Chinatown: 0.6 km

Piccadilly Tower: 0.6 km

Manchester Art Gallery: 0.6 km

Bridgewater Hall: 0.7 km

Piccadilly Gardens: 0.7 km

Town Hall: 0.8 km

Manchester International Convention Centre: 0.8 km

Manchester Museum: 0.9 km

Albert Square: 0.9 km

Free Trade Hall: 0.9 km

Beetham Tower: 1 km

Manchester King Street: 1 km

Manchester Apollo: 1 km

Mamucium: 1.1 km

St Anns Church: 1.1 km

Arndale: 1.1 km

Craft Centre: 1.1 km

Royal Exchange Theatre: 1.1 km

Opera House: 1.2 km

Chinese Arts Centre: 1.2 km

Band on the Wall: 1.2 km

Manchester Wheel: 1.2 km

Contact Theatre: 1.2 km

Exchange Square: 1.3 km

Printworks: 1.3 km

Triangle: 1.3 km

Urbis: 1.3 km

Museum of Science and Industry: 1.4 km

Manchester Cathedral: 1.4 km

Granada Studios: 1.4 km

Peoples History Museum: 1.4 km

Manchester Academy: 1.5 km

Manchester Arena: 1.6 km

Whitworth Art Gallery: 1.6 km

M.E.N. Arena: 1.7 km

Gallery of Costume: 2.3 km

Jewish Museum: 2.4 km

Dining

Restaurant

The Weston Restaurant is located next door to the Weston Hall in the Manchester Conference Centre. The Restaurant is open every morning from 7.00am (8.00am on Sunday) for breakfast and remains open throughout the day with an evening menu to suit all budgets. The Conservatory Bar also located in the Manchester Conference Centre serves a range of alcoholic drinks from 9.00am till late along with a range of bar snacks.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

14:00

Check-out:

11:00

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

No bargain

Check-in is managed by the Days Hotel, which is housed in the same complex. First, I was offered breakfast at £6.95 - when I agreed to this, another staff member interrupted and raised the price to £9.95. I declined as I didn't appreciate the duplicity. Then I was told that the car park was £2 - only after I parked the car was I told that this rate expired at midnight - not much use to overnight guests. I was duly relieved of £10 at the car park the next day. To be fair to the staff at the Days, they did waive the breakfast charge after I spoke with the manager.
The room itself was tiny, a little hot and lacking ventilation. It also had a lock which could be secured only with difficulty. However, it was reasonably clean and adequate for one night - just. However, once you add in the car-park rip-off, I ended up paying over £40. The following day, I drove about 10 minutes out of town and got a much better room with free, on-site parking for around the same price
Weston Hall is tolerable for one night, but no bargain. You will be far better off at one of the many guest houses within 10 minutes of the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

2

Cleanliness:

2

Hotel staff:

2

Comfort:

1

Location:

3

Value:

1

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Weston Hall - Halls of Residence

Reviewer score

1

5.01.0

Would not recommend

vb1211

Business

Manchester, UK

1 Aug 2012

Not great.

First of all, this hotel wasn't as easy to find as first anticipated, even some of the locals did not know where it was. When I arrived at 8pm the visitor information centre in the city centre was closed so unable to ask for better directions..
When I eventually arrived at reception and presented my reservation, I was firstly told that I was only booked in for one night not two (not true upon checking) then they attempted to charge me an additional £58.00 despite the fact I had already presented the confirmation to say I had paid online! Room itself was pretty small and basic. Bed wasn't very comfortable (like sleeping on a sheet of wood) and only one pillow provided. There were no extra linen/blankets in the wardrobe/drawers. Tea and coffee facilities weren't great as there was just a small kettle, a few tea/coffee/milk sachets and no cups. Student bar is right over the road so didn't sleep due to noise until after 2am.
On checking out I was again attempted to be charged for the room I had already paid for!
It was a basic 4 walls, bed and tiny en suite. I booked it originally as a cheap and cheerful option because of working in Manchester but I would not stay there again. I would rather go somewhere a bit more expensive and have somewhere comfortable stay and staff that knew what they were doing!
It really is true you get what you pay for. Not recommended unless you are really stuck for somewhere else to stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

1

Cleanliness:

2

Hotel staff:

1

Comfort:

1

Location:

2

Value:

2

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Weston Hall - Halls of Residence

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

Ackers

Business

Aberdeen

3 Jul 2012

Okay for budget conscious - Basic No Frills. Good location

These are student halls of residence and as you would expect from the room charges the rooms are very basic; standard single bed but comfortable enough, basic bath room (shower only). Also is a desk/office chair and wardrobe. Room was clean enough but showing good few signs of wear.
But for the cost the location is great, only a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly train station and 5-10 mins from main shops/bars areas. When we were there (weekend) it was very quiet on a night, i.e. no disturbances from either internal or external party people.
Staff in the halls were helpful as were the staff in the adjoining Manchester Conference Centre and associated hotel.
Breakfast was included in my £30 per night deal and was decent enough. Being a self service of hot "full English" ware and also croissants, etc and tea/coffee machines for numerous refills..
I would recommend this for short stay if you are on a budget and do not expect the rooms to be luxurious!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

2

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
In Hotel

Would recommend the breakfast (it is served in the adjoining hotel), was okay standard.